Agro-Climatology: Advances and Challenges

This book discusses crop-weather interaction, agro-met observatory, agro-climatic analysis, crop micro-meteorology, remote sensing, crop simulation models, weather codes, and integrated weather forecast and agro advisories. It is useful for under graduates, postgraduates, research scholars, public, teachers, and politicians to take policy decisions on the subject.

Format: Hardback
Length: 286 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book is a comprehensive resource for understanding crop-weather interactions and agro-met observatory, agro-climatic analysis, crop micro-meteorology, remote sensing, crop simulation models, weather codes and their management, integrated weather forecast and agro advisories, climate change, livestock climatology/meteorology and astrometeorology. It provides simple details for hard technical words, important computations, and calculations with examples, making it valuable for under graduates, postgraduates, research scholars, publics, teachers, and politicians to take policy decisions on the subject. The authors believe that this publication will be a valuable resource for everyone interested in the field.

Chapter 1: Crop-Weather Interaction and Agro-Met Observatory
This chapter discusses the importance of crop-weather interactions in agriculture and the role of agro-met observatories in monitoring and forecasting weather conditions. It also highlights the various meteorological variables that affect crop growth and development, such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind. The chapter introduces the concept of agro-meteorological analysis, which involves the use of meteorological data to predict crop yields and identify potential risks and opportunities for farmers.

Chapter 2: Agro-Climatic Analysis
This chapter explores the concept of agro-climatic analysis, which involves the study of the interactions between climate and agriculture. It discusses the factors that influence crop growth and development, such as soil type, topography, and climate variability. The chapter also introduces the methods used to analyze agro-climatic data, such as statistical analysis, modeling, and remote sensing.

Chapter 3: Crop Micro-Meteorology
This chapter focuses on crop micro-meteorology, which is the study of meteorological variables at the scale of individual crops. It discusses the methods used to measure and predict crop water demand, such as evapotranspiration and crop water stress. The chapter also introduces the concept of crop modeling, which involves the use of computer simulations to predict crop growth and development.

Chapter 4: Remote Sensing
This chapter discusses the use of remote sensing technologies to monitor and analyze crop growth and development. It highlights the various remote sensing techniques, such as satellite imagery, ground-based sensors, and drones, and their applications in crop monitoring and management. The chapter also discusses the challenges and limitations of remote sensing and the need for accurate data processing and interpretation.

Chapter 5: Crop Simulation Models
This chapter explores the use of crop simulation models to predict crop growth and development. It discusses the various types of crop simulation models, such as mechanistic models and statistical models, and their applications in different crop types and growing conditions. The chapter also introduces the concept of ensemble modeling, which involves the use of multiple simulation models to improve the accuracy of predictions.

Chapter 6: Weather Codes and Their Management
This chapter discusses the use of weather codes in agriculture, which are sets of symbols and abbreviations used to communicate weather information. It highlights the importance of weather codes in crop planning, decision-making, and risk management. The chapter also introduces the methods used to manage weather codes, such as training, standardization, and automation.

Chapter 7: Integrated Weather Forecast and Agro Advisories
This chapter discusses the integration of weather forecast and agro advisories to provide farmers with timely and accurate information for decision-making. It highlights the various methods used to integrate weather forecast and agro advisories, such as weather monitoring systems, weather satellites, and mobile applications. The chapter also discusses the challenges and limitations of integrated weather forecast and agro advisories and the need for continuous improvement.

Chapter 8: Climate Change
This chapter discusses the impacts of climate change on agriculture and the need for adaptation strategies. It highlights the various climate change impacts, such as temperature rise, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events. The chapter also discusses the strategies used to adapt to climate change, such as crop diversification, soil conservation, and water management.

Chapter 9: Livestock Climatology/Meteorology and Astrometeorology
This chapter explores the interactions between livestock and weather conditions, including the effects of temperature, humidity, and precipitation on animal health and productivity. It also discusses the use of meteorological data and technologies to improve livestock management and productivity. The chapter also introduces the concept of astrometeorology, which involves the use of astronomical observations to predict weather patterns and agricultural productivity.

Conclusion
In conclusion, this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of crop-weather interactions, agro-met observatory, agro-climatic analysis, crop micro-meteorology, remote sensing, crop simulation models, weather codes and their management, integrated weather forecast and agro advisories, climate change, livestock climatology/meteorology and astrometeorology. It is a valuable resource for under graduates, postgraduates, research scholars, publics, teachers, and politicians to take policy decisions on the subject

Weight: 612g
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032198378